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Fruithurst, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Cleburne County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
528 Population 528/sq mi density
$55,417 Median Income $22,924 per capita
$94,500 Home Value $221,210 Zillow
$766 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
421 Violent Crime/100K 4,358 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,500 home value, $766/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
421 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fruithurst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,069 ft (326 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density528/sq mi
Coordinates33.7295°N, 85.4312°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCleburne County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.3 / 100
Community Resilience8.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 87 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 132 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 148 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 138 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 124 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 70 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 146 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 144 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 82 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 86 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 106 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 134 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 90 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 73 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 100 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 110 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 138 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 106 km
Jan 19, 1990 4 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M2.8 145 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 231 km
1995 Opal Category 1 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

534 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 116 fatalities, 1,505 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 89 km 25
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 73 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 95 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 58 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 67 km 22
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 93 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 87 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 73 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 62 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 75 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 81 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 20 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 16 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 11 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 13 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 60 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 13 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 16 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 18 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 11 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 15 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 52 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 14 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 71 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 40 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 17 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 58 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 29 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 17 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 44°F (6°C) 5.1 in

Fruithurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.3").

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